SR Technics and Air Europa continue their partnership for Integrated Component Solution (ICS) support, following the recent signing of a contract extension. The five year agreement runs from 2013 through to 2017. The new contract covers aircraft from the Airbus A330, Boeing 767 and 737-800 aircraft types and includes component exchange, maintenance and repair, and
Thales, a leader in In-Flight Entertainment and Connectivity systems, reported that Hainan Airlines will install the TopSeries system on 15 new Airbus planes. These aircraft will include Audio and Video On-Demand capability throughout the aircraft. At each seat, passengers will enjoy large, touch screen displays sizes 15.4” in Business and 10.6” in Economy. Also in the
AAR has been selected by EADS EFW to manufacture main deck cargo loading systems for its Airbus A300-600 & A310-300 freighter conversion program. Recent purchase orders from EADS EFW include thirteen A300-600 systems. Deliveries will be accomplished over the next twelve months. The cargo systems will be manufactured by AAR’s Cargo Systems division in Goldsboro,
AeroMechanical Services has signed a contract with an international charter airline, based in the United States, for the Automated Flight Information Reporting System (“AFIRS”) 220. The contract requires AMA to install the AFIRS 220 on seven Boeing 767-200/300SF aircraft. AFIRS will enable real-time flight following and 24/7 connectivity between the aircraft and operations through the
Air Greenland has placed its first order for Eurocopter’s EC225 medium twin-engine helicopter, acquiring two of these rotary-wing aircraft for duties that are to include all-weather search and rescue (SAR) and all-weather passenger transportation missions. With the challenging operational environment faced in Greenland, Air Greenland’s decision validates the EC225’s role as a preferred helicopter for
Avianor of Mirabel Quebec, has entered into an exclusive sales agreement with Lufthansa German Airlines. Covering North, Central and South America as well as India, the agreement will allow Avianor to offer a wide range of surplus seats to its clients. Over the past 15 years Avianor has evolved into specialized interior company focusing on
Airbus will exhibit the widest and tallest corporate jet cabin at Jet Expo in Moscow, allowing visitors to experience the new top-end in bizjet comfort and space for themselves. It will display an Airbus ACJ318, offered for VVIP charter by Comlux, which features the comfort and practicality of home and office, plus seating for 19 passengers, which
Piaggio Aero has announced that its P.180 Avanti II aircraft has received both type and production certificates, from the Russian aviation authority, the Interstate Aviation Committee (IAC). The IAC type-certificate confirms that the design of the aircraft complies with Russian regulations, having previously gained both EASA/FAA certification in 2005. The Avanti II can now be legally registered
The Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engine has passed a significant milestone on the journey to support the first flight and entry into service of the Airbus A350 XWB aircraft. The engine has completed a 150-hour endurance type test at INTA (Instituto Nacional de Tecnica Aeroespacial) in Madrid, Spain. Based on the internal condition of the engine,
MTU Maintenance Hannover has won its first GE90 maintenance customers: Air New Zealand, Southern Air and V Australia will have their GE90-110Bs and -115Bs supported by MTU. The engines are powering the Boeing 777s operated by these airlines. The contracts have a combined value of approximately $550 million. Air New Zealand, the first airline to
